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Trilium Notes alternatives

Trilium Notes compared with 12 alternatives: Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SiYuan, TiddlyWiki and 7 more.

Trilium Notes is free to use. All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Trilium NotesThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SiYuanFree plan · from $64 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TiddlyWikiFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
BlinkoFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
CherryTreeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
flatnotesFreeFreeWeb
JottyFreeFreeWeb
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
NoteDiscoveryFreeFreeWeb
SilverBulletFree plan · from $50/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Trilium Notes

  1. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Trilium Notes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs Trilium NotesObsidian pricing and details

  2. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs Trilium NotesJoplin pricing and details

  3. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs Trilium NotesLogseq pricing and details

  4. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SiYuan is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.
    • Trilium Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes stored on their own device and usable offline

    SiYuan vs Trilium NotesSiYuan pricing and details

  5. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • TiddlyWiki also covers linked notes and wiki.
    • Trilium Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want their notes in a file they fully control

    TiddlyWiki vs Trilium NotesTiddlyWiki pricing and details

  6. Blinko

    AI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Blinko lists an Android app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Capturing short thoughts quickly and sorting them out later

    Blinko vs Trilium NotesBlinko pricing and details

  7. CherryTree

    Hierarchical desktop notes with rich text and code highlighting

    • CherryTree is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trilium Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.

    Suits: Keeping structured notes and code snippets in one local file

    CherryTree vs Trilium NotesCherryTree pricing and details

  8. flatnotes

    Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files

    • flatnotes is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • flatnotes also covers linked notes.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want a simple notes app backed by plain Markdown files

    flatnotes vs Trilium Notesflatnotes pricing and details

  9. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Jotty also covers linked notes, tasks and kanban boards.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want notes and checklists in one app

    Jotty vs Trilium NotesJotty pricing and details

  10. Memos

    Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes

    • Memos is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want quick notes on a server they control

    Memos vs Trilium NotesMemos pricing and details

  11. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers linked notes and templates.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want notes kept as Markdown files on their own server

    NoteDiscovery vs Trilium NotesNoteDiscovery pricing and details

  12. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). Trilium Notes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • SilverBullet also covers linked notes and wiki.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want Markdown notes they can query and script

    SilverBullet vs Trilium NotesSilverBullet pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Trilium Notes

  • There is no official mobile app; phones reach a self-hosted server through the browser or an installed PWA.
  • There is no official hosted version, so syncing devices means running your own server or paying a third-party host such as PikaPods.
  • It is designed for a single user: real-time editing of the same notes by several people is not supported.
  • Notes are kept in an SQLite database rather than plain-text files, and are not encrypted unless marked as protected.
Trilium Notes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Trilium Notes?

The alternatives to Trilium Notes in this directory are Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SiYuan, TiddlyWiki, Blinko, CherryTree, flatnotes, Jotty, Memos, NoteDiscovery and SilverBullet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Trilium Notes.

Is there a free alternative to Trilium Notes?

Yes. TiddlyWiki, CherryTree, flatnotes, Jotty, Memos and NoteDiscovery are free to use. Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SiYuan, Blinko and SilverBullet have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Trilium Notes alternatives work on Android?

The Trilium Notes listing does not include an Android app. Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq, SiYuan and Blinko list one.

Which Trilium Notes alternatives work on iOS?

The Trilium Notes listing does not include an iOS app. Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq and SiYuan list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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